Legal Opinion
Elbert v. Lumberman's Mut. Cas. Co.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided March 17, 1953No. 14353_1PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Per curiam
Brought under the provisions of LSA-Revised Statutes 22:655, the Louisiana Direct Action Statute, against the insurer in an automobile liability policy issued by it to . one S. W. Bowen, and .covering .the members of. his household, the suit was for damages sustained.by plaintiff as the result of the alleged negligence of Mrs. Bowen, the- driver of the car. '
The defendant moved to dismiss the action on the ground that the complaint fails to state a ¡claim against defendant upon which relief can be granted, and that there is, no diyersity of citizenship between the plaintiff and Mrs. Bowen,…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- New Amsterdam Casualty Co. v. SoileauCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1948
- Cushing v. Maryland Cas. Co.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1952
- Fisher Et Ux. v. Home Indemnity CoCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1952
- Lewis v. Manufacturers Casualty Ins. Co.District Court, W.D. Louisiana · 1952
- Elbert v. Lumbermen's Mut. Cas. Co.District Court, W.D. Louisiana · 1952
3Cited by3 opinions
- Lumbermen's Mutual Casualty Co. v. ElbertSupreme Court of the United States · 1954
- Shehee v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.District Court, W.D. Louisiana · 1954
- Lumbermen's Mutual Casualty Co. v. ElbertSupreme Court of the United States · 1954